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What Does the Writer Want You to Do? is a free printable Grade 3 English worksheet on finding what a short persuasive text wants the reader to think or do, aligned to Common Core standard RI.3.6. It prints 8 questions with an answer key on its own sheet of paper, in 25 versions that each ask different questions, so no two students in the class work from the same page. Print it from the browser or download it as a PDF — no account, no email.

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What Does the Writer Want You to Do?

RI.3.6

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Read each text, then circle the right answer.

1.Letter: "Dogs on the beach leave a mess. I think dogs should be kept off the sand in summer." What does the writer want you to think?
  • A.That the beach should close
  • B.That dogs should be kept off the sand in summer
  • C.That dogs love the beach
2.Advertisement: "Tired of soggy sandwiches? The Snap Box keeps lunch fresh!" What does the writer want you to believe?
  • A.That the Snap Box keeps lunch fresh
  • B.That sandwiches are bad for you
  • C.That lunch boxes are not needed
3.Poster: "Join the choir! Singing with friends is the best way to start the week." What does the writer want you to do?
  • A.Start a football team
  • B.Sing alone at home
  • C.Join the choir
4.Speech: "We should play outside for longer each day. Children who play outside learn better afterward." What does the speaker want?
  • A.Less time outside
  • B.More time to play outside each day
  • C.More homework
5.Advertisement: "Crunchy Oat Bars give you energy all morning. Buy a box today!" What does the writer want you to do?
  • A.Make your own breakfast
  • B.Buy a box of Crunchy Oat Bars
  • C.Stop eating oats
6.Letter: "The crossing by our school is dangerous. Please put in a traffic light before someone is hurt." What does the writer want?
  • A.A new school
  • B.More cars on the road
  • C.A traffic light at the crossing by the school
7.Notice: "The library needs your old books. Drop them in the box by the door." What does the writer want you to do?
  • A.Give your old books to the library
  • B.Take the box home
  • C.Borrow more books
8.Poster: "Turn off the tap while you brush your teeth. Every drop of water counts!" What does the writer want you to do?
  • A.Turn off the tap while you brush your teeth
  • B.Drink more water
  • C.Brush your teeth less often

LessonPrint · RI.3.6 · Set 12 · free to copy for classroom use

Answer key — What Does the Writer Want You to Do?

Set 12. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.That dogs should be kept off the sand in summer
  2. 2.That the Snap Box keeps lunch fresh
  3. 3.Join the choir
  4. 4.More time to play outside each day
  5. 5.Buy a box of Crunchy Oat Bars
  6. 6.A traffic light at the crossing by the school
  7. 7.Give your old books to the library
  8. 8.Turn off the tap while you brush your teeth

Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to RI.3.6 of the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.